Our students are individuals with mild developmental and intellectual disabilities between the ages of 16 and older who are working towards obtaining community-based employment and living independently with minimal supports.
Acceptance into the PawsAbilities Employment Program is offered to young adults ages 18+ who are interested in skills training and community-based employment.
In order to facilitate the goal of Inclusion Connections to help individuals with mild developmental and intellectual disability obtain community based employment and independent living, Inclusion Connections requires all students meet the Required Criteria
Required Criteria
To ensure a safe, positive, and supportive experience for everyone, students should be able to answer “yes” to all of the following questions.
Does the individual actively choose to engage in class subject matter and participate independently with minimal support?
Can the individual be easily redirected and show respect toward teachers, supervisors, and peers?
Does the individual demonstrate the ability to accept and follow reasonable rules and expectations?
Is the individual free from physical or verbal aggression?
Is the individual free from sexual aggression or sexually inappropriate behavior?
Can the individual maintain personal self-care and hygiene independently?
Does the individual demonstrate appropriate communicationskills, either through spoken language or a communication device?
Acceptance & Denial
Inclusion Connections provides a variety of programming in various settings with minimal staff that is not designed for a one-on-one staff/volunteer-to-student ratio.
Applicants who do not meet the participant criteria will be denied. If an application is accepted and it is later determined that the applicant does not meet the criteria then that applicant will be prohibited from participation in Inclusion Connections programming.
Inclusion Connections will strive to make reasonable accommodations whenever possible.
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Inclusion Connections provides classes and activities specially designed for young people with developmental disabilities.